The sudden movement of money from one country or investment to another in order to reduce risk, such as high inflation, or to increase profit.

Tax payable on profits made on the sale of certain types of assets by a company or individual.

Money which is spent for the acquisition of assets, such as land, buildings, vehicles, machinery.

When a company converts its spare profits into shares, which are then distributed to existing shareholders in proportion to the amount of shares they already hold.

When an economic system of a country is controlled and profited by private individuals and corporations, rather than the government.

Allows the right to emit a measured amount of harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the air, and can be traded between businesses and countries.

To be heavily in debt or bankrupt. Originates from Carey Street in London where the bankruptcy court was situated.

A shipment of goods which, typically by weight, qualifies for a lower shipping rate. The term ‘Less than carload’ refers to a shipment which is below the given size/weight necessary to qualify for such a rate. The term originated from USA railway freight car transportation and also applies to other methods of freight transport, notably […]

An international official permit which allows you to take certain goods, e.g. for display or demonstration, into another country, duty free, for a specific period – usually 12 months.

To send an advertisement to a large number of people by e-mail or onto their computer screens.